Calvin at Baker

In celebration of Calvin’s birthday week, Baker Book House on East Paris is hosting an important panel tomorrow night (Tuesday) from 7:00-8:30. The lineup is Karin Maag, director of the Meeter Center at Calvin College, who will “dispel the myths” around Calvin, including his part in the death of Servetus; Richard Muller, a world class scholar who knows more about Calvin than anyone you will ever meet, who will answer the question “Was Calvin a Calvinist?” (his answer is probably yes and no); and then myself, who has been given the topic, “The Emergent Church in the Hands of John Calvin (one of these topics—and presenters—is not like the others).

If you’ve never heard Muller, it’s worth coming just for him. You will never meet a finer scholar, and it’s free!

Thank you for the kind words regarding our forum and especially in praise of Dr. Muller. I regret to inform you and your readers that Dr. Muller had to cancel due to a family emergency. Dr. Muller notified me today that his mother is gravely ill and he is traveling to be with her. I expressed our sympathy and ensured him we would keep her in our prayers.

For Paul,

We do plan on having an audio recording of the event. I believe it will still be worth attending even though Dr. Muller’s presence will be sorely missed. Thanks for your interest.

I’m glad you enjoyed the event. We have enjoyed putting them together. I’m thinking through topics for next year. If you have some suggestions email me or stop and see me next time you’re in the store. I’m generally there M-F 10-6.

I want to publicly thank Dr. Wittmer for his participation. He has particpated in more Baker Book House in-store events than any other speaker we have had.